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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1960
Page
2
The piece urges individuals in Butler county to neglect no more and take charge of their physical, mental, and spiritual well being. It argues self improvement requires no outside help and asks when each reader will begin this self directed growth.
Bristow Elevator Company workers and families attended a pot luck oyster supper at Amvet hall on Thursday evening. Attendees included Ronald Schwenneker of Charles City, Al Cooper, James McKinney and family from Allison, Vernon Rindels and daughters, Vern Fox and family, Augusta Riggins, and Glen Riggins and family. Mrs E O Griner recovering at home from major surgery in Dumont after ten days in hospital with satisfactory improvement.
Gerald Hershey was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday held at his Hazelton home. Guests included his wife and family, his parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Hershey, and Mr and Mrs Bob Foutz and daughter of Marble Rock.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Rindels with daughters and Mr and Mrs Alvin Rindels with sons gathered at Floyd Dralle home Friday evening to honor Carole Dralle on her birthday. The event highlighted family ties and shared wishes, reflecting a intimate community gathering.
Mrs Ralph Weiland entertained Saturday evening in honor of her husband Ralph Weiland's birthday. Guests included their three sons and families: John Weiland and daughters, Walter Weiland and family, and Paul Weiland and family.
Bristow residents Mr and Mrs Fred Wiegmann and other relatives joined a family supper at James Wiegmann's Allison home Friday. Glen Hearn visited Ben Hoyenga Sr in Dumont Sunday. Mrs Henry Reinking of Greene and Mrs Carl Busma called on Lottie Drake Thursday. Glen Hearn also visited Freddie Siems near Ackley. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Stewart and their son Tommy of Hampton.
Tuesday evening guests included Mrs. George Stewart and Mrs. Johanna Shreve among others visiting Mrs. Kurt Whipner. Numerous Friday and weekend visits occurred between residents of Hampton Grundy Center Allison and surrounding towns, with multiple households hosting relatives and friends.
A Polk County suit alleges State Auditor Chet Akers collected nearly 200000 from a so called flower fund. Akers says yearly deposits were 1500 to 2000 with much of it used for flowers parties and campaigns. Other officials also reportedly maintain similar funds amid broad statehouse scrutiny.
Johnson, serving in the Air Force in California, was home on leave and visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kruger. Jasper Indiana visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ilo Huffman spent Thursday night and Friday with Mrs. Huffman's mother Mrs. Joe Merrill. Charles City and Milton Iowa families hosted relatives Friday and Saturday with many listed names and relationships.
The state reports 577735 students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools this fall, an all time high and up 18 percent from 1959. Elementary enrollment rose by 8348 to 438157, while high schools added 2134 to 139578. Rural one room schools persist but decline continues as reorganizations streamline districts. 28985 teachers and administrators are employed.
Enrollment of full time students in Iowa's 16 public junior colleges totals 3 015, up 401 from last year. As of September 15, Boone 121 Burlington 419 Centerville 95 Clarinda 110 Clinton 139 Creston 104 Eagle Grove 105 Ellsworth Iowa Falls 186 Emmetsburg 84 Estherville 125 Fort Dodge 292 Keokuk 161 Marshalltown 293 Mason City 463 Muscatine 212 Webster City 84.
Iowa official Commissioner Donald Statton says a favorable Polk County experience may prompt a state wide request for funds to use reflectorized license plates. Plates for this year and next are ready and Polk County data show fewer night auto accidents due to the reflectors.
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